Over the course of HostelBloggers’ time in the city, we visited a fair few Dublin hostels. And very nice they were, too. All gave us an almost ridiculously warm welcome (although special mention’s got to go to the guys at Kinlay House for a great stay).

But the manager of the Brewery Hostel, John Quinn, had a story to tell that was, well, just a bit different.

John’s bassist for the band, Legion of Ape, who, it turns out, have acquired a burgeoning cult following on the Dublin music scene – and beyond. And to confirm their rising star status, their rollocking, take-no-prisoners tunes graced the Leftfield Stage at Glastonbury this year.

Accoustic Ape Action!

So anyone who fancies having a jam with a superstar of tomorrow should get down to Brewery Hostel, Dublin, while stocks last…